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AKG Y50

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User ratings:
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4.3 out of 5
44 user ratings
5 stars
45 %
4 stars
38 %
3 stars
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2 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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4.3 out of 5
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5 stars
40 %
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Pros

  • solid power and clarity
  • portability and great comfort
  • Simple yet properly put together

Cons

  • inability to collapse and fold smaller than the span of the headband
  • of on-ear headphone sets
  • portable-Lacking in headband padding-

Key specs

  • 32 Ω
  • , 115 dB
  • 16, 24000 Hz
  • Closed
  • Stereo
  • On-Ear
  • Wired

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AKG Y50 - Pros & Cons

AKG Y50

Pros

  • solid power and clarity
  • portability and great comfort
  • Simple yet properly put together
  • The microphone of this one is brilliant
  • The battery life has been good for me so far
  • claimed battery life is about 20 hours which is really impressive
  • it ensures the mids and highs are rich
  • sound isolation of the Y50 is very good
  • Great midrange
  • easy to follow the lyrics
  • they perform very well

Cons

  • inability to collapse and fold smaller than the span of the headband
  • of on-ear headphone sets
  • portable-Lacking in headband padding-
  • The treble and vocals clipped a little bit throughout the song
  • lacked the same level of padding as the earpieces
  • it does not completely fit the circular surface of the earcups
  • have a good experience with the wired use of these headphones
  • it will drown out all other musical instruments or voice clarity
  • The bass of these is a bit on the higher side
  • it does not support inline audio control
  • No volume control

AKG Y50 - Technical Overview

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IconDriver size
40 mm
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IconImpedance
32 Ω
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Stax SR-L500
Impedance: 145000 Ω
IconWeight
190 g
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AKG Y50 - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Sound outputStereo
StyleOn-Ear
Connectivity technologyWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yes
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Dimensions
Weight6.7 oz
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Microphone
Microphone typeIn-line microphone
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Features
Playback controlsyes
Buttons
  • Answer button
  • Keyguard
  • Next song
  • Play/Pause
  • Previous song
  • Volume
Carrying caseyes
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Black,Yellow
  • Blue
  • Red
  • Yellow
Acoustic designClosed
Attachment typeHeadband
Body materialStainless steel
CategoryAudiophile
Foldableyes
Connector contacts platingGold
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Sound
Impedance32.0 Ω
Sensitivity< 115
Frequency range16 - 24000
Diaphragm diameter1.6 in
Driver technologyDynamic
Driver size1.57 in
Maximum input power100.0 mW
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Connectivity
Inputs supported3.5mm
Cable length1.2
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includedyes
Type of connector3.5mm
USBno
Detachable cableyes
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Power
Battery operatedno
Power handling capacity100.0 mW

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